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Levels of VTE risk and recommendations for orthopedic surgery
*Recommended in patients with a risk of bleeding; consider switching to anticoagulants when the bleeding risk abates.
VTE, venous thromboembolism; GCS, graduated compression stockings; IPC, intermittent pneumatic compression; LMWH, low-molecular-weight heparin; LDUH, low-dose unfractionated heparin.
